October 7, 2009
Low Back Pain: Tips on Pain Relief and Prevention
Many things can cause low back injuries--muscle strain or spasm, sprains of ligaments (which attach bone to bone), joint problems or a "slipped disk." The most common cause is using your back muscles in activities you're not used to, like lifting heavy furniture or doing yard work. A slipped disk... Read the story »
September 14, 2009
Type 2 Diabetes Info
It's important to keep your blood sugar controlled, because when too much sugar stays in your blood for a long time, it can damage blood vessels and nerves. Much of the food we eat is turned into sugar in the blood for our bodies to use for energy. A hormone... Read the story »
July 30, 2009
Tips for Exercise Success
Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles. Whether it is a structured exercise program... Read the story »
July 17, 2009
healthy & green living
What is green living? Honestly how do you live healthier? Read on this site to find out many many tips for doing both. Not only can you benefit you and your family, but your pets also. Impact the neighborhood or world and get involved with some of the healthy communities... Read the story »
July 12, 2009
Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
Summer is here and it is hot. What is the best way to cope with the heat? Read through the many tips available for your reading. There are many ways to help get you through the heat and perilous conditions it can wreak on your body. Learn how to cope... Read the story »
June 1, 2009
Clean Air 4 Life
You've heard that indoor air pollution can be a significant health concern. In fact, the EPA has said that air quality inside American homes and offices can be two to five times worse than outside. If you spend a lot of time indoors, you need to consider taking control over... Read the story »
May 15, 2009
KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen
KINeSYS was founded on the principles of the Three R's - reduce, reuse and recycle. Our bottles are 100% recyclable High Density Polyethylene (Bisphenol-A free). We shun excess packaging whenever possible and when necessary we use cardboard that is a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled board. We do not use... Read the story »
May 8, 2009
Allergy Be Gone
At Allergy Be Gone we strive to help people attack their allergic symptoms. Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, and for all of you that do, we understand! That's why we are here to answer all your questions and provide you with top notch products that are sure to... Read the story »
August 13, 2007
Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.
Eating is one of our most basic behaviors. Eating requires no intelligence at all. Witness how plants are capable of eating, and do so to stay alive. Now, here we are, high-powered super-smart humans. SURELY, with intelligence comes better eating habits, right? Well, check out today's FamilyFirst pick and see... Read the story »
July 19, 2007
Parenting Special Children with Health Issues
Parents with healthy kids certainly have their work cut out for them, but the challenges they face might seem easy compared to parents who have to raise one or more children with special health problems. Today's FamilyFirst site is aimed at parents in that situation. It's called Parenting Special Children... Read the story »
June 7, 2007
About Face USA
Do you ever take your face for granted? I have a face that looks like it's worn out three bodies, I like to joke. Yeah, I have wrinkles to go along with the hairless scalp and the salt-and-pepper mustache. But it's basically a normal, run-of-the-mill face. Unfortunately, not everyone in... Read the story »
May 30, 2007
Dance to Health
Shall we dance? Dancing is not unique to humans, creatures ranging the gamut from honeybees to whales performing rhythmic motions for the apparent simple reason of enjoying them. Indeed, dancing, along with the music we dance to, are things we instinctively enjoy. Today's FamilyFirst site is all about dancing, but... Read the story »
April 23, 2007
The Feingold Association
Today, many thousands of kids have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Most of them are being treated with drugs like Ritalin. Millions of others (kids and adults) suffer from allergies that are bewildering in their causes. An organization called the Feingold Association of the United States has traced the... Read the story »
February 19, 2007
Thinks.com
The brain is a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it gets, and the more it can accomplish. Studies among Alzheimer's patients show that using your brain helps stave off its devastating effects. Ergo, you can spend time working on crosswords, sudoku, cryptoquotes, and the like ABSOLUTELY guilt-free.... Read the story »
September 27, 2006
How to Stop Snoring
My wife and I have something in common. We both snore. We've long grown accustomed to it, and the wakee will roll the waker off their back. Problem solved. However, snoring can be a big problem. It can develop into sleep apnea, a potentially serious health issue. And if one... Read the story »
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